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I think Coup definitely needs a re-issue....I don't find it anywhere for a decent price and it's OOP. I'd be all for them doing something like Crazy Lixx is doing. Well, part of my issue is probably that I didn't follow Treat back in the day. I never started getting into them until the Coup album. I've since went back to their earlier stuff but it's always hard doing that when you're going back so far....Material just sounds a bit dated or something I guess and just doesn't have the impact on me that the last 3 albums have. Either way, great band that's still sounding good

Do agree it's missing those 10/10 tracks....If I were going song by song I don't think I'd have any 10/10 songs. That said though, I'd have a bunch of 9/10 songs and probably wouldn't have a song below 8. Just very consistent for me and just dig these guys sound. For me, they're definitely one band that has improved with age. On a side note, I've also messaged Frontiers and Treat recently on FB and both have said they're working with each other on getting together a re-issue of Coup De Grace. Would love to see that happen as I only have Coup in digital format. Would also be nice to see them add the Japan bonus track too!

I'm with you here. Love Degreed and like some of Ted's stuff....but this doesn't work for me at all.

Listened to this today as premium preorders got it early Solid album...Basically just good melodic rock/AOR that still has a little edge to it as well. I'd say it reminds me a bit of the One Desire album if I were trying to compare it to something. Need more listens to really digest it but first impression is solid!

Updated for my thoughts at the moment....Always changing though 1. Kissin Dynamite - Ecstasy 2. Shiraz Lane - Carnival Days 3. Maverick - Cold Star Dancer 4. W.e.t - Earthrage 5. Treat - Tunguska 6. Nitrate - Real World 7. Station - More Than The Moon 8. Halestorm - Vicious 9. Hearts On Fire - Call Of Destiny (Have this early from premium preorder....only through it once so far but good stuff!) 10.Dangerous Curves - S/T Honorable mention missing the cut - Dallas, Perfect Plan Only other releases at this point I'm expecting to shake up my list are Midnite City and Nordic Union.

Good tune! Have been getting updates on this from doing the premium preorder....Have lost track of how many songs I've heard so far but probably 5-6 songs. Also have lost a little track as to if they were even finished versions. Either way, have liked almost all I've heard. More good 80's style melodic rock that I can just never seem to get enough of

Some samples in this press release... http://melodicrock.com/articles/news-feed/2018/09/11/aor-heaven-announces-october-titles-midnite-city-white-widdow Sounding great to me....seeming very likely this will be among my favorites this year.

I had to Google it lol...basically "heartmath" just involves taking charge of your life, reducing stress, etc. So just a song about that best I can tell. Pretty good tune

Good review on the album that pretty much echos my sentiments: https://melodicmusicreviews.wordpress.com/2018/09/09/treat-tunguska-2018-album-review/ After repeated listens I'm digging this and do think I like it slightly more than the last album...but not ahead of Coup. Basically, GOG had 3-4 songs in the second half that I routinely skip over....I mostly tuned out of that album after Nonstop Madness. I'm really not getting the urge to skip anything here outside of maybe Creeps. But even that isn't too bad. I do still feel like it's lacking 10/10 type songs that blow me away but pretty consistent throughout. Have to say that the opening single Build The Love has really grown on me....works really well where it's placed on the album. Also really like that there are plenty of up tempo melodic rockers here...Really like Always Have, Always Will, Best Of Enemies, Heartmath City, Man Overboard and Undefeated. Going to be tough sorting out my top 10 list this year....lots of good stuff and a couple heavy hitters still to come with Midnite City and Nordic Union.

Fantastic!

Through it all now...initial impression is solid...about on par overall with GOG. For me though, think GOG had more standout songs. But also for me, GOG tailed off a little in the second half...this one feels maybe a bit more consistent throughout. There's a couple tunes that do feel a little fillerish though. Tough to really have much feel after 2 listens but would think that if somebody liked GOG, they'd probably like this too.

Listening to this today....Got through the first 4 tracks on the way to work, will listen to the rest later today. Liked what I heard from the first 4 though. The first 3 songs all are up tempo rockers....Progenitors is nice start, Always Have, Always will a good up tempo melodic rocker and Best Of Enemies has a cool vibe with a nice little edge to it. I was lukewarm on Rose Of Jericho but it works better on the album...nice change of pace after the 3 songs that start it off. I think the one thing already standing out is just the musicianship.....Lots of cool stuff going on with just a clean, crisp sound. We'll see how the rest goes.

Only listened once but not sounding too bad. Was sort of wanting/expecting it to take off and soar a bit more in the chorus sorta like they do in Shakedown for example....but this stays a bit more reserved. Still pretty good to my ears though.

Nice!

LMAO....I did the same thing yesterday. Know exactly what you're talking about.....Just get a little bit of an "off" feeling with much of it. It's just a little too Toto-ish for my tastes overall. I'm more of a melodic hard rock guy and generally don't really care for "pure AOR" stuff like Toto, Survivor, etc. I feel like this fits in that class for the most part. Do like a few tunes on it though. Man Behind The Gun is good, Part of Me is excellent....Also liked She Said It's Over. The new song seems decent but really not expecting I'll be getting this one.

Thanks for sharing you thoughts! Have seen a few reviews and sounds like there are some more upbeat melodic rockers on it than we've heard with the first couple tracks so far. I mean, Build The Love was pretty good but a fairly laid back tune. And Rose Of Jericho even more laid back. I've felt that both are songs that might work better in the context of the album if there are some more upbeat melodic rockers around them. Feels a bit like what H.e.a.t did when they led off with Time On Our Side and Redefined. I guess these bands are figuring they want to hit you with something different. I'd prefer they just come out of the box with something rocking and familiar. Anyways, good to hear on Treat and looking forward to it.

Agree! Also loved Part of Me...fantastic tune!

Solid tune. I never really got on board with the debut for some reason. I liked a few songs but just not enough to buy it. Could be one that I come back around to at some point. This isn't too bad....Definitely very 80's.

Saw it posted on Twitter....Think it was Anderstein records in Japan that either tweeted it or commented on it....Not sure.

Hell yeah!

Got this Cd today and been through it a couple times... Few good songs but overall not doing too much for me yet.....maybe it'll grow after more listens. It's almost like Rick Springfield meets Blue Tears meets Def Leppard. Definitely has a late 80's/early 90's vibe. Heck, feels like these songs might've been written and recorded back then. Production is a little strange....Lots of effects going on....Sometimes feels a little poppy with some of the effects. Vocals seem pretty low in the mix sometimes and also strained. However, still not bad though. I like the first 4 tracks with Bring The Light probably being the tune that stood out most, the ballad Close My Eyes is pretty good, Miles Away isn't bad and I kinda like one of the Japan bonus tracks, Forever. The rest just sort of went under my radar. Not bad though...I expect this to grow a bit as I do like the sound....well worth at least checking out.

Wow...Can't believe they're turning another album around so soon! Although, it sounds like only the single is out Sept 7th. I seem to remember last time that Shakedown came out a few months before the album officially released. I saw a post on FB that they don't have a release date for the album yet. New sample sounds good. I was a little iffy at the start of it but then it kicked into gear some. Love how these guys blend so many elements in their music....You think you might be getting a poppy song and then they hit you with some heavy riffs to reel you back.... Excellent news!

Liking the sound of this! Interesting lineup of good musicians there. Getting some early Tyketto vibes from this tune... Will be keeping an eye on this one.

Very nice....Be sure to share your thoughts on the show! I'd absolutely love to see that show. I toyed with the idea of even travelling to Europe from the USA to catch one but the wife promptly shot it down. I feel lucky to have seen H.e.a.t a couple times in Chicago though.....Easily among my favorite concerts ever. The energy in their shows makes me feel like I'm 30 years younger And such good guys to talk to if you get the chance.....Very humble and appreciative from everything I saw. And to see Shiraz Lane and OD too....Wow, that'll be amazing.